Spring is almost here, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for winter to end to start having fun around Charleston. Here are a few indoor activities to do in Charleston so you can stay warm while having fun!

Terrace Theater – Catch a movie at Charleston’s local indie theater! Terrace Theater offers popular blockbusters, drama, and comedies, right alongside indie gems, foreign releases, and special interest films. There’s a reason this theater has won so many awards!

South Carolina Aquarium – Get up close and personal with undersea creatures at the South Carolina Aquarium. The South Carolina Aquarium boasts the deepest tank in North America. At over 40 feet tall, this massive tank holds more than 385,000 gallons. The aquarium features lots of amazing animals like the sand tiger sharks, adorable otters, moray eels, alligators, a bald eagle, lionfish, sea turtles, and more! Plus you can feel good about your purchase as it helps with their conservation efforts.

Charleston Fun Park – Cut loose at Charleston Fun Park! We have loads of fun indoor activities in Charlestonlike our bumper cars, VR roller coaster, VR arena, cool arcade, and mini bowling! At Charleston Fun Park, we have attractions for the whole family. Whether you are looking for something to do with your kids, or just want to plan a fun event for your adult friends, we have something for everyone.

So check out our our specials to get a little extra bang for your buck, and make your plans to have some indoor Charleston fun today!

With Valentine’s Day and love in the air this month, we’re thinking about the classic arcade games that we love to love. Check out a few of our favorites below and don’t forget to comment with your favorites!

Space Invaders – This 1978 game is one of the first arcade “shoot ‘em ups.” The game was influenced by earlier games such asBreakout and Gun Fight, but quickly surpassed both in popularity.

Asteroids – This Atari classic was released in 1979 and quickly became one of the first major hits of the golden age of arcade games. In it, the player controls a small spaceship that must blast itself through an asteroid field.

Pac-Man – Developed by Namco, this 1980 arcade game established the so called “maze chase” genre. The game has spawned near countless spin-offs (including the wonderful and ever popular Ms. Pac-Man) and continues to be an icon today.

Frogger – This Konami classic was released in arcades in 1981. The premise — taking on the role of a frog trying to cross a road and river — is a simple one but the gameplay is addictive and can be quite challenging.

Donkey Kong – This one is a great example of an early platformer. Released in 1981 by Nintendo, it also marks the first appearance Mario (originally named Jumpman). Fun fact: Mario was originally intended to be a carpenter, but his profession was changed to a plumber in latter appearances.

Come play all your favorite arcade games that you love at Charleston Fun Park. And make sure to check out out our specials to get the most bang for your buck in our Charleston arcade and other Charleston attractions!

Looking for a nice nightlife locale in Charleston? Well Charleston Fun Park is the perfect place for people looking for an original option for something a little different.

Unwind

Whether you’re looking to blow off steam after work or unwind after a big test, there’s nothing quite like having a beer or glass of wine while playing in our huge arcade. Of course, if you’re looking for something a little more hands on, nothing blows off steam better than racing around our go kart track!

Great for Groups

Charleston Fun Party is also great for groups. Plan a girls’ or guys’ night out to play Putt Putt or go karts. If you really want to get competitive, challenge your friends to a race on our climbing wall. We have lots of great attractions for whenever you need some fun with friends like our virtual reality coaster and virtual reality arena.

Our amusement park also makes for an excellent Charleston party venue. Here, birthday parties aren’t just for kids! We’re also a great location for mixers for clubs, Greek orgs, or classes. Since there are so many activities, there’s very little pressure when meeting new people.

Date Night

We’re also a great alternative to the same old dinner and a movie date. Show that someone special that you’re unique, creative, and fun by playing some games with them.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! That means it’s time to start brainstorming Charleston date ideas. Of course, the best kinds of dates are always interactive so that you and your date can get to know each other better while having fun. That’s why Charleston Fun Park is the perfect Charleston date location.

Spend your Charleston Valentine’s Day with us having fun with these wonderful couple activities:

Go Karts – Go Karts are great for competitive couples, or you can enjoy our two person kart together for a cute excuse to get close!

VR Coaster – Our VR Coaster is another fun way to sit close together And who knows, maybe your date will get scared and reach for your hand!

Two Player Games – Our arcade is full of fun two player games. This is a great opportunity to show off your skills a little or engage in a little friendly competition.

Virtual Reality Arena – In this fun VR experience, you and your date will need a little teamwork to repeal hordes of alien invaders. If you’re on a double date, this is a great way compete with the other couple.

Mini Golf – This is a classic that’s sure to make you and your date feel like kids again. Impress that someone special with your mini golf skills and spice things up with a little friendly competition.

Arcades and arcade machines have a long history in film. They’ve been featured in such diverse titles as Jaws, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Dawn of the Dead, Rocky III, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, WarGames, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Footloose, The Karate Kid, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (just to name a few). But here our favorite arcade moments in film:

The Last Starfighter– While it only really features a few arcade cabinets, we had to include this 1984 sci-fi. What kid hasn’t fantasize about being so good at video games that aliens came to Earth to give them a spaceship to fight evil? This one is an ‘80s classic!

The Bishop of Battle – A part of the 1983 horror anthology Nightmares, The Bishop of Battle is about a video game whiz who breaks into his local arcade one night. There, he finally beats the 13th level of the fictitious “The Bishop of Battle” video game, thus releasing hordes of the game’s enemies into the real world. It’s a strange movie, but the arcade in the film is wonderful!

Tron – Speaking of amazing arcades, who hasn’t wanted to spend time atFlynn’s Arcade playing the Light Cycle game? Tron (1982) featured lots of great fiction video games including Paranoids, Matrix Blaster, Vice Squad, and of course TRON! While its special effects might not quite hold up today, Tron is highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of video games in film.

Once you’re done reading about the history of arcades in film and you’re ready to experience one for yourself, make plans to visit our amazing Charleston arcade today. And don’t forget to check out our specials for discount arcade play!

The history of arcade gamesis fascinating, and in the case of first-person shooter games (also known as FPSs), they date all the way back to 1973!

Pre-Arcade FPSs

The first first-person shooter ever was Maze War created by Steve Colley in 1973 and installed in an Imlac PDS-1 computer at the NASA Ames Research Center. One year later in 1974, Spasim (short for “Space Simulator”) was created. Spasim eventually evolved into Panther, a tank simulator developed for the U.S. Army which was not available to civilian consumers.

The Rise of FPS Arcade Games

Finally, in 1980 Panther was developed into Battlezone and released by Atari in arcades. This early FPS put players in control of a tank which moved in any direct across a bland, featureless landscape. Enemies were portrayed as solid, geometric shapes. While not technically a FPS, Wizard Of Wor is notable as it was released by Midway just one year after Battle Zone. Wizard Of Wor featured a top down camera angle, with players exploring a maze filled with monstrous creatures.

Despite a few notable exceptions, most FPSs were developed in the early 1990s after the smash success of Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. After their success, arcade games such as Taito’s Gun Buster could soon be found in arcades across America!

Video games have come a long way since 1973’s Maze War, so come check out some modern games (including a few modern FPSs like The Walking Dead and Jurassic Park) in our amazing Charleston arcade! Or if you want to experience a cutting edge FPS game, check out our Virtual Reality Arena Hologate. In this exciting FPS VR game, up to 4 players work together to fight off hordes of aliens trying to overtake their command center! Check out our hours and make your plans visit us today.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the entire world. This humongous structure was built by Qin Shi Huang in 220–206 BC. Sadly, today parts of the wall have been lost to time, but archaeologists believe that the wall once stretched between 3,889 and 13,171 miles long! Regardless of its original length, today The Great Wall of China is regarded as one of the most impressive feats of architecture in all of human history.

And thanks to Charleston Fun Park’s virtual reality roller coaster, you can experience this wonder of the medieval world here in Mount Pleasant! This incredible ride will see you racing along The Great Wall of China in a beautiful adventure featuring fearsome dragons, gorgeous cherry blossoms, and all the sites and sounds of this amazing architectural wonder!

And if you enjoy our virtual reality roller coaster and can’t get enough VR, then you should check out our Virtual Reality Arena. For only $8 per person, you can immerse yourself in Hologate! This amazing VR experience pits up to 4 players together in a fast paced, first-person shooter against hordes of aliens trying to overtake your command center. You can play as an individual or bring your friends.

A new year is an opportunity for a fresh start. So what do you want to improve on in 2019? One of the most common new year’s resolutions is spending more time with family.

Why is family time important?

According to Psychology Today, spending quality family time together with your children makes them significantly less likely to engage in harmful risk taking behavior. It also statistically increases their chances of engaging in pro-social behavior (such as getting good grades in school). That’s right, not only does spending quality time together build better relationships and improve mental health, it will also help your kids make better grades!

That’s why it is so important to hang out with your kids doing activities that they enjoy. So this year, resolve to unplug from the TV and put down that tablet, and instead get everyone together for a fun night of games, rides, and activities at Charleston Fun Park.

Charleston Fun Park has a ton of fun Charleston attractions for the whole family including a go kart track (with single and double seater cars), two different 18 hole Putt-Putt courses, a 35 foot climbing wall with four different difficulty levels, bumper cars, an amazing virtual reality coaster, our Hologate virtual reality arena, and a giant arcade with several dozen different video and arcade games!

So this year, whether you’re planning a spur of the moment Charleston family outing, a holiday reunion, or a special Charleston event, we’ve got you covered. Make your plans to visit with your family today!

It’s hard to believe that 2018 is almost over, but winter is upon us and the year’s end is right around the corner. Now is the time to make your resolutions for 2019.

Spending more quality family time is an extremely common New Year’s resolution, but how can you make sure it’s not just another failed resolution? The best way is to get specific. Don’t just say you’ll spend more time with family, make a plan and say exactly what you’ll do with them.

Here are some ideas to get you started spending time with your family in Charleston:

Get or stay active together – Again, this isn’t just sitting on the couch together. Go for a hike, explore Charleston, make plans to go kayaking, or visit the beach together.

Give back together – Find a way to volunteer together! Not only will you be spending time with your family, but you’ll also be teaching your children the importance of giving back to the community. A few good ideas include collecting canned goods for a local food bank or walking dogs at a local animal shelter.

No matter how you plan to do it, make plans to spend more quality family time this year. Thanks for a great year, and we hope to see you for lots of family fun in 2019!

With out-of-town guests, kids home from school, and a dew day off of work, this winter break as all the makings for a family holiday to remember. At Charleston Fun Park, we’re the family-friendly entertainment center that’s fun for all ages! What better way to spend your winter break than joining in and going wild with our many attractions?

Get Out and Have Some Fun!

This year don’t just sit at home all winter break. If you’re in Charleston, there’s always something to do. Check out some of these awesome adventures that are going on around town this December.

Take an Underwater Adventure

The South Carolina Aquarium is a great place to bring the kids for a day out. From sea turtles to sharks, there are over 60 exhibits to check out and they all incorporate the rich wildlife of South Carolina’s rivers and coastline.

Stroll Through Marion Square

A holiday classic, taking the family out for a bite to eat and a stroll through Marion Square to see the festive lights and historic sights! Don’t forget to check out the holiday magic market during the weekends and get a little last-minute holiday shopping.

Entertainment and Amusement at CFP

From go karts and climbing walls to virtual reality games and an awesome arcade, we have all the makings for a memorable holiday season with your family. At Charleston Fun Park, we have entertainment for all ages and we love our family-friendly atmosphere. Come by with the whole gang and have a great time any day of the week!

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Looking for something fun to do with the family? Charleston Fun Park has something for everyone! Go-Karts, two miniature golf courses, an amazing arcade, gemstone mining and a climbing wall! Our Snack Shack serves a delicious concessions menu featuring Dippin' Dots, ICEE and more! Parents, you can relax at the outdoor Galley with a beer or a glass of wine while the kids have their run of the park.